Republic Act No. 10690 regulating forestry sector. País/Territorio Filipinas Tipo de documento Legislación Fecha 2015 Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Título completoAn Act Regulating the Practice of Forestry in the Philippines and Appropriating Funds therefor, Repealing the Republic Act No. 6239, known as “The Forestry Profession Law”. Materia Bosques Palabra clave Agroforestal Registro Ordenación forestal/conservación de montes Servicio forestal/oficiales forestales Medidas de protección forestal Gobernanza Monitoreo Inspección Autorización/permiso Infracciones/sanciones Área geográphica Asia, Asia y Pacifico, Mares del Asia Oriental, Pacífico Norte, Asia Sudoriental Entry into force notes This Act enters into force 15 days after its publication. Resumen This Act, consisting of 43 sections, regulates the Practice of Forestry in the Philippines and Appropriating Funds therefor. The objectives of this Act are: a) The examination, registration and licensing of professional foresters; b) The supervision, control and regulation of the practice of forestry in the Philippines; c) The development and upgrading of the curriculum; d) The development of the professional competence of foresters through mandatory Continuing Professional Development (CPD); and e) The integration of the forestry profession. The licensing examination for foresters shall include the following aspects: a) Forest Ecosystem; b) Forest Policy and Governance; c) Forest Engineering and Utilization; and d) Forest Resource Management. It also establishes offences and penalties for illegal forestry activities. Texto completo Inglés Página web www.gov.ph